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Defrosting chart
The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening
the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should
not be covered during defrosting.
Food Weight
Defrost
Time
Method
Standing
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/
Pork Joint
700
g
(1 lb 8 oz)
20 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Beef/Lamb/
Pork Joint
1.0
kg
(2 lb 4 oz)
25-30 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/
Rump Steak
500
g
(1 lb 2 oz)
15 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
15 mins
Beefburgers
60
g
(2 oz) ( x 1)
2 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
5 mins
120
g
(4 oz) ( x 4)
3 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
10 mins
227
g
(8 oz) ( x 2)
5 mins 15 mins
Minced Beef
500
g
(1 lb 2 oz)
15 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
and turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
Stewing Steak
500
g
(1 lb 2 oz)
12 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Break up and turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Chops
500
g
(1 lb 2 oz)
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
15 mins
Lamb Fillets
300
g
(11 oz)
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Shanks x 2
900
g
(1 lb 12 oz)
18 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer.
Separate and turn twice. Shield if
necessary.
45 mins
Pork Ribs
700
g
(1 lb 8 oz)
15 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
30 mins
Pork Chops
350
g
(12 oz)
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
15 mins
Bacon
300
g
(10.5 oz)
6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn 2-3 times.
15 mins
Sausages
100
g
(2) 3 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. 5 mins
500
g
(8) 8 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn
twice.
10 mins
Whole Chicken
1.5
kg
(3 lb 5 oz)
30 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3 - 4 times. Shield if
necessary.
60 mins
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